Daly River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
116
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Daly River.
The postcode for Daly River is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Daly River (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Daly River has roughly 116 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Daly River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Daly River's population at 116, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
116
Median age
47
Family households
49%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
116
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Daly River.
Local schools for Daly River
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Government School Catchment
Woolianna School
Non-Government Schools
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
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Frequently asked
About Daly River.
- What is the Daly River postcode?
- Daly River is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Daly River?
- Daly River is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0822. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Daly River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Daly River?
- There are 2 schools serving Daly River on this page, including Woolianna School, St Francis Xavier Catholic School.
- How walkable is Daly River?
- Daly River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Daly River?
- Daly River is close to Maranunga, Nauiyu, Tipperary, Stapleton, Camp Creek.
- What is the population of Daly River?
- The population of Daly River is approximately 116 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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